Author Archives: predencia

Amazing what 12 days in one of the most beautiful places on God’s earth can do lift one’s spirits. Flight re-booked for the 28th and I was happy to accept the extra six days because they couldn’t fit me into … Continue reading →

Just when I thought it couldn’t get any worse – it just did. Within the last month another friend died. I went to his funeral on Friday. I say friend but in fact he was someone I grew up with … Continue reading →

On Mother’s Day my friend who had been with us on the Joseph McClendon weekend phoned to tell me her mother died that day. It was a cancer death . I was knocked for 6 and a week later still … Continue reading →

Now that the pressure of building has eased there’s a little more time for us to catch up on a few social things. The Glee Club on the 20th was a great night out – 5 tenants and 2 friends … Continue reading →

Not long back from new belly dance class; and still buzzing. This new teacher (Stella) is very meticulous in her choreography and making sure we all get it. Even after just three weeks we are looking quite coordinated. This week … Continue reading →

Last night I was Tina Turner at one of the most hilarous karaoke parties I have ever been to (not that I’ve been to that many) I figured that as I can’t sing to save my life that total fancy … Continue reading →

Just a note to thank all of you who contacted me to offer your commiseration and support over the lost court case. No – I’m not particularly special for letting go of it. Forgiveness is not for the other person … Continue reading →

It’s Writers Without Borders 10th Anerversary this year and the planning for a celebratory event’s begun. It will most likely be as part of the Birmingham Book Festival in October. We’re hoping to get an audience of 250-300 which means … Continue reading →

I’ve just had the most randomly lovely night out with two of my tenants/housemates. I’d been invited for a coffee/green tea to one of the houses and suggested a drink out at Sutton Court Hotel instead. I wanted to show … Continue reading →

Never thought the answer to the lost court case would come so soon. In fact it came the next day and I’ve spent the weekend assimilating it and making sure I understand it properly. First let me say that on … Continue reading →